BT-8500
Quick Installation Guide
03-2021 / v1.1
Contents
I. Product Information& Safety Information ................ 1
I-1. Package Contents ............................................................................. 2
I-2. System Requirement ......................................................................... 2
I-3. Hardware Interface ........................................................................... 2
II. Hardware Installation ............................................. 3
III. Driver Installation .................................................. 4
IV. Adding Devices ...................................................... 6
V. Uninstall A Driver .................................................... 9
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I. Product Information& Safety Information
The Edimax BT-8500 dual mode (BR/EDR + LE) real Bluetooth 5.0 is a Nano
USB adapter that supports data rate maximum 3 Mbps.
The BT-8500 is a portable ultra-small design USB adapter with USB 2.0, you
can plug into any USB port and enjoy incredible high-speed Bluetooth 5.0.
Please install the unit with the safety restrictions outlined below:
- Do not place the USB adapter in or near hot/humid places, such as a
kitchen or bathroom.
- There are no user-serviceable parts inside the USB adapter. If you
experience problems with the USB adapter, please contact your dealer and
ask for help.
- The USB adapter is an electrical device, if it becomes wet for any reason,
stop using it immediately.
You can find all supporting documents from the link below or via QR Code:
https://www.edimax.com/download
(Once you’ve visited the Edimax official website, please enter model no.
“BT-8500” into the search box to search for your product.)
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I-1. Package Contents
I-2. System Requirement
- Windows 8.1/10 32bit/64bit or above
- Linux: kernel 2.6.32~4.15, suggest 4.4 (after)
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type A
I-3. Hardware Interface
No.
Description
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Case
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USB 2.0 Type A
Quick Installation Guide
BT8500 USB Adapter
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II. Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps below to install your Bluetooth USB adapter,
1. Turn on your PC.
If your PC or laptop has Bluetooth capability, please disable Bluetooth
before using the Bluetooth USB adapter.
2. Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer.
Never use force to insert the USB adapter.
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III. Driver Installation
Please follow the steps below to install the driver,
1. Go to Edimax website (https://www.edimax.com/edimax/global/).
2. Enter model no. “BT-8500” into the search box to search for your product,
and Go to Download, and download the driver.
3. Open the folder and double click to install the driver.
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4. Click “Next” to continue and follow the instructions on-screen until
installation is complete.
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5. Select restart your computer now or later and click “Finish”.
IV. Adding Devices
Please follow the steps below to add the Bluetooth devices,
1. Go to Windows Bluetooth settings by using the search bar, or by right
clicking the Bluetooth icon in the task bar and choosing Add a Bluetooth
Device.
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2. Select your Bluetooth device and click Pair and then confirm the passcode.
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3. Your device is now ready to use when it shows “Connected”.
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V. Uninstall A Driver
Please follow the steps below to uninstall a driver for your USB adapter,
1. Open Control Panel using the Start menu or Search function.
2. Select Uninstall a program under the Programs category.
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3. Select Edimax BT-8500 (or similar) and Edimax Bluetooth 5.0 (or similar)
and click Uninstall.
4. Click Yes to continue.
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5. Select restart your computer now or later and click “Finish”.
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COPYRIGHT
Copyright Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated
into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written
permission from Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this
manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their
purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the
entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof
without the obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
The product you have purchased and the setup screen may appear slightly different from
those shown in this QIG. The software and specifications are subject to change without
notice. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for updates. All brand and product
names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 5mm between the radiator & your body.
RED Compliance Statement
Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the
frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:
Frequency range (MHz)
Max. Transmit Power (dBm)
2412-2472
9.97
A simplified DoC shall be provided as follows: Article 10(9)
Hereby, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet
address: http://www.edimax.com/edimax/global/
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special
attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical
equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to
ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The ETSI
version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and
Switzerland.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None
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Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
The products are compliant with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102
and has been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE
1528. Maintain at least 0.5 centimeters distance for body-warn condition.
Le produit est le respect de SAR pour la population générale / limites d'exposition incontrôlée de
CNR-102 et a été testé en conformité avec les méthodes et procédures de mesure spécifiées dans la
norme IEEE 1528. Maintenir au moins 0.5 centimètres à distance pour la condition physique-garde.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0.5
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Cet émetteur ne doit pas être Co-placé ou ne fonctionnant en même temps qu'aucune autre antenne ou
émetteur. Cet équipement devrait être installé et actionné avec une distance minimum de 0.5
centimètres entre le radiateur et votre corps.
CAN ICES-003（B）/ NMB-003（B）
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EU Declaration of Conformity
English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la
directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnic 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Polski: Urządzenie jest zgodne z ogólnymi wymaganiami oraz szczególnymi warunkami
określonymi Dyrektywą UE 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Română: Acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale
Directivei 2014/53/UE, 2014/35/UE.
Русский: Это оборудование соответствует основным требованиям и положениям Директивы
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Magyar: Ez a berendezés megfelel az alapvető követelményeknek és más vonatkozó irányelveknek
(2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU).
Türkçe: Bu cihaz 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU direktifleri zorunlu istekler ve diğer hükümlerle ile
uyumludur.
Українська: Обладнання відповідає вимогам і умовам директиви 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Slovenčina: Toto zariadenie spĺňa základné požiadavky a ďalšie príslušné ustanovenia smerníc
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Deutsch: Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Voraussetzungen gemäß den Richtlinien 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Español: El presente equipo cumple los requisitos esenciales de la Directiva 2014/53/EU,
2014/35/EU.
Italiano: Questo apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni applicabili
della Direttiva 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/UE.
Nederlands: Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen
van richtlijn 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Português: Este equipamento cumpre os requesitos essênciais da Directiva 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Norsk: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de viktigste kravene og andre relevante regler i Direktiv
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser i direktiv 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Dansk: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væ sentligste krav og andre relevante
forordninger i direktiv 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
suomen kieli: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU. oleelliset vaatimukset ja muut
asiaankuuluvat määräykset.
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WEEE Directive & Product Disposal
At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.
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Declaration of Conformity
We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the
equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European Radio
Equipment directives.
Equipment:
Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter
Model No.:
BT-8500
The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:
Directives 2014/53/EU
Spectrum
:
EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07)
EMC
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EN 301 489-1(Class B) V2.2.3 (2019-11)
EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2 (Draft) (2019-12)
EMF
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EN 62479:2010
Safety (LVD)
:
IEC 62368-1:2014 (2nd Edition) and/or EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017
Date of Signature:
July, 2020
Signature:
Printed Name:
Albert Chang
Title:
Director
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
Edimax Technology Europe B.V.
Fijenhof 2,
5652 AE Eindhoven,
The Netherlands
a company of:
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd.,
Neihu Dist., Taipei City,
Taiwan
Printed Name:
David Huang
Title:
Director
Edimax Technology Europe B.V.
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dans d''autres langues
- italiano: Edimax BT-8500 Guida d'installazione
- English: Edimax BT-8500 Installation guide
- română: Edimax BT-8500 Ghid de instalare